Orderly (townsville)

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking applications for a casual Orderly to join our team and support our wards. This casual role operates on a rotating 24/7 roster, including morning, afternoon and night shifts.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hospital Orderly to support the safe, efficient, and respectful movement of patients, equipment, and supplies throughout the hospital. In this important frontline role, you will assist nursing and clinical teams, maintain a clean and safe setting, and contribute to high‐quality patient care every day. As a key member of our support services team, you will follow best‐practice safety, infection control, and patient handling procedures while helping keep our hospital functioning smoothly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Safely lift, move, and transport patients using correct manual‐handling techniques and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised environment, following infection control and hospital cleaning standards.
• Handle, transport, and safely store equipment, furniture, and medical gases in line with hospital procedures.
• Provide basic patient care under nursing supervision and respond appropriately to emergencies, including giving basic first aid when required.
• Manage waste disposal and clean contaminated equipment according to policy.
• Assist clinical staff in specialty areas, including supporting sterile procedures and maintaining sterile fields.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team and complete tasks assigned by the team leader or after hours nurse manager.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, meetings, and accreditation processes.
• Undertake in‐charge responsibilities when delegated and contribute ideas that enhance patient care and service delivery.

About You

• Understanding of infection control procedures and safe work practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Good organisational and time‐management skills.
• Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare environment is highly desirable.

Why join us?

• Increased take‐home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits.
• Career growth with access to industry‐leading training and professional development through Mater Education.
• Well‐being support through the Employee Assistance Program and on‐site pastoral care teams.
• Access to a range of health and well‐being services with a corporate discount on private health insurance.
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation.
• Unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program.
• Convenient, discounted on‐site parking.
• Reduced prices at campus cafés and coffee spots.

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.